Purchasing, Buyer Specialist

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Responsibilities:

- Creates request for quotation (RFQ); Communicates with vendors and selects vendors based on price, service and ability to meet production needs

- Processing Invoices for all orders and ensuring orders are received

- Processes purchase requisitions from internal departments and ensure proper approvals have been given prior to placing items on order

- Identifies and communicates issues arising from the supply of materials and services with both the vendor and internal requisitioner.

- Works with team members to identify instances of damaged shipments, including addressing and following up with suppliers and requisitioner.

- Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes vendor performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met

- Manages supplier relationships and update management on any issues with vendors

- Performs new material cost evaluation for management review

- Takes on additional tasks when other departmental staff are absent

- Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct

- Supports ISO 9001 activities

- Adheres to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies

- Quarterly and Yearly data collection is preferred.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Degree/Diploma in procurement field and/or related experience

- Demonstrated analytical skills with particular attention to detail

- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization

- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with user departments and key external stakeholders

- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently

- Excellent time and project management skills

- Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Office and enterprise ERP system and e-mail required

- Experience using SAP is an asset